What`s at stake in Referendum 88
In November, Washington voters will decide whether to lift the states ban on affirmative action allowing the state to consider factors such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in deciding public employment, education, or contracting opportunities.
In November, Washington voters will decide whether to lift the states ban on affirmative action allowing the state to consider factors such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in deciding public employment, education, or contracting opportunities.
Walmart removes violent signage and game displays
Walmart is removing from its stores nationwide signs, displays or videos that depict violence following a mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, store that killed 22 people.
Walmart is removing from its stores nationwide signs, displays or videos that depict violence following a mass shooting at an El Paso, Texas, store that killed 22 people.
Voters urged to approve levy for maintenance at Washington`s largest senior citizen center
The proposal called for a levy to fund necessary maintenance at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell.
The proposal called for a levy to fund necessary maintenance at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell.
Republican Jesse Jensen challenging Rep. Kim Schrier
Jesse Jensen, an Army veteran from Bonney Lake, has emerged as the first Republican candidate to challenge Washingtons newly elected congresswoman, Dr. Kim Schrier.
Jesse Jensen, an Army veteran from Bonney Lake, has emerged as the first Republican candidate to challenge Washingtons newly elected congresswoman, Dr. Kim Schrier.
Sen. Kamala Harris speaks at Seattle gun roundtable
Sen. Kamala Harris speaks at Seattle gun roundtable
Sen. Kamala Harris speaks at Seattle gun roundtable
Julin Castro ends 2020 presidential campaign
Julin Castro ended his presidential campaign on Thursday after the former Housing and Urban Development secretary failed to gain traction in the large field of Democratic candidates.
Julin Castro ended his presidential campaign on Thursday after the former Housing and Urban Development secretary failed to gain traction in the large field of Democratic candidates.
Egan Orion leads Kshama Sawant in contentious Seattle City Council District 3 race
Socialist Kshama Sawant trails challenger Egan Orion in early returns in the contentious race for Seattle City Council District 3. As of 8:15 p.m., Orion had 53.99 percent of the vote with Sawant trailing with 45.61 percent of the vote.
Socialist Kshama Sawant trails challenger Egan Orion in early returns in the contentious race for Seattle City Council District 3. As of 8:15 p.m., Orion had 53.99 percent of the vote with Sawant trailing with 45.61 percent of the vote.
Public Lands commissioner proposes fund to fight wildfires
The states commissioner of Public Lands wants to raise $63 million each year to fight wildfires and take steps to prevent them in the first place. Commissioner Hilary Franz says Mondays proposal would be the largest investment Washington has ever made to expand its wildfire team and restore the health of forests.
The states commissioner of Public Lands wants to raise $63 million each year to fight wildfires and take steps to prevent them in the first place. Commissioner Hilary Franz says Mondays proposal would be the largest investment Washington has ever made to expand its wildfire team and restore the health of forests.
King County releases blueprint to address climate change and public health
Seattle and King County Public Health have developed a blueprint to address climate change and health. During a meeting, county leaders say its one of the most important challenges of our lifetime. The blueprint is 31 pages in length, and covers public health action and developing leadership. It includes building climate and community resilience, climate change in the Puget Sound region and specific impacts on peoples health.
Seattle and King County Public Health have developed a blueprint to address climate change and health. During a meeting, county leaders say its one of the most important challenges of our lifetime. The blueprint is 31 pages in length, and covers public health action and developing leadership. It includes building climate and community resilience, climate change in the Puget Sound region and specific impacts on peoples health.
I-976: $30 car tab measure passing in early returns
A Washington state initiative that would slash car tabs to $30 and leave the state and local governments scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects was passing in early returns Tuesday. Returns showed Initiative 976 passing after the first votes were tallied in the all mail election. Sponsored by Tim Eyman, the measure would cap most taxes paid through annual vehicle registration at $30 and largely revoke the authority of state and local governments to add new taxes and fees without voter approval. The measure would also repeal taxes and fees that were already in place, which could cost the state and local governments more than $4 billion in revenue over the next six years, according to the state Office of Financial Management. King County, the state's most populous, was strongly rejecting I-976 but most other counties were approving it by health margins. Eyman says people are fed up with rising car tab costs.
A Washington state initiative that would slash car tabs to $30 and leave the state and local governments scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects was passing in early returns Tuesday. Returns showed Initiative 976 passing after the first votes were tallied in the all mail election. Sponsored by Tim Eyman, the measure would cap most taxes paid through annual vehicle registration at $30 and largely revoke the authority of state and local governments to add new taxes and fees without voter approval. The measure would also repeal taxes and fees that were already in place, which could cost the state and local governments more than $4 billion in revenue over the next six years, according to the state Office of Financial Management. King County, the state's most populous, was strongly rejecting I-976 but most other counties were approving it by health margins. Eyman says people are fed up with rising car tab costs.
House impeaches President Donald Trump
The deeply divided House of Representatives took the historic step to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday, charging a president with high crimes and misdemeanors for just the third time in American history.
The deeply divided House of Representatives took the historic step to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday, charging a president with high crimes and misdemeanors for just the third time in American history.
Referendum 88: Washington state voters narrowly rejecting affirmative action
A measure that reinstates the use of affirmative action in state employment, contracting and admission to public colleges and universities was losing Tuesday night in early returns.Referendum 88 asks people whether they want to approve or reject Initiative 1000, which was passed by the Legislature in April. I-1000 amends current statutes that prohibit state government from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, or public contracting.While it was passing in King County, the state`s most populous, it was being rejected in most other areas.
A measure that reinstates the use of affirmative action in state employment, contracting and admission to public colleges and universities was losing Tuesday night in early returns.Referendum 88 asks people whether they want to approve or reject Initiative 1000, which was passed by the Legislature in April. I-1000 amends current statutes that prohibit state government from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, or public contracting.While it was passing in King County, the state`s most populous, it was being rejected in most other areas.
Snohomish County sheriff concedes as challenger takes commanding lead in early results
The Snohomish County Sheriff has conceded after early returns showed him trailing a sergeant from his department who ran against him. Sheriff Ty Trenary trailed Adam Fortney by more than 10 points in early results Tuesday night.
The Snohomish County Sheriff has conceded after early returns showed him trailing a sergeant from his department who ran against him. Sheriff Ty Trenary trailed Adam Fortney by more than 10 points in early results Tuesday night.
The fight over defending $30 car tabs
The Washington State Attorney Generals Office is asking the state Supreme Court to allow voter-approved car-tab tax cuts to take effect this week, despite a lower-court ruling putting the cuts on hold. The Seattle Times reports the state filed an emergency motion Monday saying Washington voters wishes are being stymied by a King County Superior Court judges decision to stop Initiative 976 from taking effect while a legal fight over the initiatives constitutionality plays out. On Tuesday, initiative sponsor Tim Eyman and his allies filed their own request to vacate the lower courts injunction and move the case to the state Supreme Court. Voters last month approved I-976, the statewide measure that calls for lowering many vehicle registration fees to $30, rolling back car-tab taxes that fund Sound Transit and doing away with local car-tab fees. Much of the measure was set to take effect Dec. 5. Seattle, King County and a handful of other groups sued, saying the measure is unconstitutional. King County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson sided with the groups last week, temporarily blocking I-976 from taking effect but not yet ruling on the initiative itself. In Mondays filing, the Attorney Generals Office calls the lower courts injunction legally flawed and says I-976 will result in substantial savings to Washington vehicle owners. Local governments like Seattle can use reserves or other taxes to make up for the losses theyll suffer from car-tab cuts in the immediate term, the office argues.
The Washington State Attorney Generals Office is asking the state Supreme Court to allow voter-approved car-tab tax cuts to take effect this week, despite a lower-court ruling putting the cuts on hold. The Seattle Times reports the state filed an emergency motion Monday saying Washington voters wishes are being stymied by a King County Superior Court judges decision to stop Initiative 976 from taking effect while a legal fight over the initiatives constitutionality plays out. On Tuesday, initiative sponsor Tim Eyman and his allies filed their own request to vacate the lower courts injunction and move the case to the state Supreme Court. Voters last month approved I-976, the statewide measure that calls for lowering many vehicle registration fees to $30, rolling back car-tab taxes that fund Sound Transit and doing away with local car-tab fees. Much of the measure was set to take effect Dec. 5. Seattle, King County and a handful of other groups sued, saying the measure is unconstitutional. King County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson sided with the groups last week, temporarily blocking I-976 from taking effect but not yet ruling on the initiative itself. In Mondays filing, the Attorney Generals Office calls the lower courts injunction legally flawed and says I-976 will result in substantial savings to Washington vehicle owners. Local governments like Seattle can use reserves or other taxes to make up for the losses theyll suffer from car-tab cuts in the immediate term, the office argues.
Report: Washington lawmaker Matt Shea engaged in `domestic terrorism`
A Washington state lawmaker took part in "domestic terrorism" against the United States during a 2016 standoff at a wildlife refuge in Oregon and traveled throughout the West meeting with far-right extremist groups, according to an investigative report released Thursday.
A Washington state lawmaker took part in "domestic terrorism" against the United States during a 2016 standoff at a wildlife refuge in Oregon and traveled throughout the West meeting with far-right extremist groups, according to an investigative report released Thursday.
Hearings on gun control measures set for this week in Washington state
Hearings on gun control measures set for this week in Washington state
Hearings on gun control measures set for this week in Washington state
Your Washington state primary questions answered
Your Washington state primary questions answered
Your Washington state primary questions answered
Former Seattle Council candidate switches party, announces Republican bid for Lt. Governor
Former Seattle Council candidate switches party, announces Republican bid for Lt. Governor
Former Seattle Council candidate switches party, announces Republican bid for Lt. Governor
Washington voters to weigh-in on controversial sex ed bill in November
A controversial bill regarding sex education has now reached a tipping point.
A controversial bill regarding sex education has now reached a tipping point.
Brandi Kruse: 'CHOP' is not a block party
Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.
Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.